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via espn.comCharles Leclerc and Ferrari play down Monaco chanc...Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are preparing for a competitive qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Leclerc noting that he expects a close battle for pole position. Despite Ferrari's strong start in practice, with Leclerc topping the first session and Hamilton setting the fastest overall time, both Leclerc and team principal Fred Vasseur have played down expectations, emphasizing the challenges of track evolution and grip changes leading up to the race.
Leclerc highlighted concerns about braking issues during practice and acknowledged the competitiveness of Red Bull and Mercedes. George Russell, who finished fourth in practice, commented on Ferrari's historical strengths on street circuits, suggesting that their performance is influenced by the car's inherent design. Overall, the team is focused on maintaining performance through the qualifying rounds and into the race.
Sun 7 Jun · 10:28 UTC
via espn.comHamilton sets the pace in second practiceMax Verstappen, while competitive, finished third and is still in contention for the race. The session also saw George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, as Mercedes struggled to maintain their earlier dominance in the season. With qualifying being crucial at Monaco, Hamilton's performance sets the stage for a potentially historic race.Sat 6 Jun · 10:50 UTCPage 34 of 34